Events on Sunday 10 May 2026 in the Levante Liguria area

Events on Sunday 10 May 2026 in the Levante Liguria area

A busy Sunday in Tigullio offers film festivals, the historic Fish Festival in Camogli, concerts, exhibitions, sports and local fairs. Below is a practical summary with times and tips to plan your day.

Main appointments

• Sestri Levante – Riviera International Film Festival (RIFF): final day with awards for competitions (under-35, documentaries, short films) and a masterclass with director and screenwriter Silvio Soldini at 11:00 at the former Convent of the Annunziata. Side programs: RIFF Off and RIFF Educational. Kid Pass Days include children’s activities starting at 10:00.
• Camogli – Fish Festival (Sagra del Pesce): the main day of the celebration. Blessing of the fish and the giant pan at 09:45 in Piazza Colombo, followed by frying and distribution of around 30,000 free portions. San Fortunato market and Via XX Settembre open from the morning. Food, live music and communal cooking activities are featured.
• Rapallo – Concerts Aperitif: at Teatro Auditorium delle Clarisse at 12:00, violinist Pier Domenico Sommati and pianist Guido Bottaro perform Beethoven’s Op.30 sonatas. Brunch available after the concert.
• Chiavari – Exhibitions and children’s workshops: until 17 May, the “Morphes” exhibition by Roberto Altmann is on display at the Auditorium San Francesco foyer (free entry, 10:00-12:30 and 16:30-19:00). The Archaeological Museum hosts the “Apprentice Potters” workshop at 15:30 (reservation required, max 12 children).
• Moconesi – MTB event on Monte Caucaso: start at 09:00 from Gattorna sports field; helmet mandatory. Refreshments at the refuge and optional lunch with a lottery draw at 16:00.
• Leivi – Mangialonga: meeting from 08:15 at San Bartolomeo sports field; first departure at 09:00. A roughly 12 km route with five refreshment stops through woods and olive groves.
• Lumarzo – 43rd Great Fair of Goods and Livestock in Ferriere: registrations in the morning from 08:00 to 11:00; stalls and displays along the provincial road to Boasi.
• Ne (Val Graveglia) – Miner’s March Experience (4th edition): meeting at 09:00 in Corte di Reppia, departure at 10:00. A 10 km loop, pet friendly, with refreshment points and open mining and ethnographic museums.
• Borzonasca – Madonna of Fatima celebration: meditative rosary at 15:30 followed by mass and a concert by the Le Vie del Canto choir; craft market in the abbey square.
• Avegno – 25th Rose Festival in Salto di Avegno: food stands open from 12:30 offering traditional dishes; a rose will be given to all ladies attending.
• Cicagna – Fontanabuona Wine Encounters: at Parco Cavagnari from 11:00, tastings with more than 15 exhibitors, food & music area and a large children’s play area.

Practical tips

• For crowded events like Camogli’s Fish Festival, arrive early to avoid long lines.
• Check booking requirements for workshops and masterclasses (e.g., Chiavari Archaeological Museum).
• Bring suitable gear for outdoor activities (comfortable shoes, water); helmet required for the MTB event in Moconesi.
• When attending in a group, verify opening times and refreshment points to make the most of your visit.

Enjoy the day: pick the events that suit you and plan ahead to catch the highlights.